Christi began women's ministry over twenty years ago in her home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. Her pastor is nationally known evangelist, Greg Laurie. She was a women's Bible teacher in her home church, and served on Leader's Council for many years assisting with training women in spiritual leadership roles.Christi and her husband, Larry, have been married for 32 years and live in Southern California. Christi is a homemaker and considers that her primary ministry. She is also a Bible teacher and Christian women's event speaker.